'Doctors call on MPs to vote for tobacco display ban in Health Bill'

Doctors and health charities are calling on MPs to ban the display of tobacco products in shops across England. The controversial measure, contained in the Health Bill, which will be voted on today, has been proposed to stop teenagers taking up smoking - The Times​

The England and Wales Cricket Board will fight any move to return live coverage of home Ashes series to the 'Crown Jewels' list of events protected for free-to-air television, arguing that it would severely damage its ability to fund development of the game - The Telegraph​

A top Scots cop yesterday stepped up calls for a legal minimum price for alcohol. Strathclyde Chief Constable Stephen House said he was "very keen" to drive up the cost of booze to curb domestic violence. And he said he had "no hesitation" in backing SNP plans to set a minimum price, expected to be 40p per unit of alcohol - Daily Record​

Britons make more money than other Europeans - but have a far worse quality of life, a study reveals. Our average household income of £35,730 a year is more than £10,000 above Europe's average. But we work longer, have fewer holidays, shorter life expectancy and lower standards of health and education, said the report from uSwitch.com - The Sun​

After the disappointment of the barbecue summer it might not be too late for a barbecue autumn. There will be dry weather and some balmy conditions across much of Britain this week, with temperatures increasing towards 20C (68F) - The Times​